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Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Virgin Crucible

In or near Catcliffe.

Free admission

Virgin Crucible — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

"Show of Hands" community art installation on Broadfield Close, Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 2580760

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Sheffield · 2.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Virgin Crucible is a public art located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Virgin Crucible is a public art installation located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its contemporary design and artistic significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.3581, -1.4795
District
Sheffield
Parish
Sheffield, unparished area
Postcode
S8 0XF
Parliamentary constituency
Sheffield Central
Nearest railway station
Sheffield2.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Virgin Crucible?
Virgin Crucible is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S8 0XF), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
What is Virgin Crucible?
Virgin Crucible — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Virgin Crucible?
The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode S8 0XF.
Is Virgin Crucible free to visit?
Yes, Virgin Crucible is free to enter.
How do I get to Virgin Crucible?
The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S8 0XF.